Head of Infrastructure & Utilities Surveyor
Location: Suffolk / Bury St Edmunds Seniority: Senior / Principal / Head of Department Sector: Infrastructure * Utilities * Renewables * Land Rights * Rural Property Salary: Competitive + leadership pathway + autonomy
A respected rural and infrastructure consultancy is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Infrastructure & Utilities Surveyor to lead, grow, and shape their infrastructure offering across East Anglia.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role with the freedom to develop a service line, influence business direction, and work closely with landowners, developers, statutory bodies, and major infrastructure operators.
The Opportunity
You'll take ownership of a well‑established infrastructure and utilities function, with responsibility for:
* Leading the delivery of infrastructure, utilities, and energy projects across the region
* Managing land rights, access, easements, wayleaves, and compensation matters
* Providing expert advice to landowners affected by infrastructure schemes
* Acting as a key point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and project partners
* Developing new business opportunities and strengthening existing relationships
* Overseeing project strategy, resourcing, and commercial performance
* Supporting, mentoring, and developing junior surveyors
* Driving growth, innovation, and service development within the team
This role combines technical delivery, client leadership, and strategic direction - ideal for someone ready to step up or already operating at a senior level.
About You
You'll be a strong fit if you bring:
* Experience in infrastructure, utilities, land rights, rural surveying, or energy projects
* A solid understanding of landowner representation and infrastructure impacts
* Confidence managing complex stakeholder relationships
* Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and convert opportunities
* Leadership capability - whether proven or emerging
* Ideally MRICS, though equivalent experience is welcomed
* A collaborative, grounded approach suited to a close‑knit consultancy environment
You'll thrive if you enjoy autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to shape a service line.
What You'll Work On
Projects may include:
* Major utilities upgrades and new infrastructure routes
* Renewable energy schemes (solar, wind, grid connections)
* Water, power, and telecoms infrastructure
* Landowner negotiations and compensation
* Access, rights, and land assembly
* Strategic advice for long‑term infrastructure planning
You'll work closely with landowners, developers, statutory undertakers, and infrastructure operators across East Anglia.
What's on Offer
* A senior leadership role with genuine influence
* A strong pipeline of infrastructure and energy work
* Autonomy to shape and grow a service line
* Supportive leadership and a non‑corporate culture
* Clear progression and long‑term opportunity
* The chance to build something meaningful within a respected practice
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